Morning Digest | Arshad Nadeem’s 92.97m dethrones Neeraj Chopra; Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government, and more
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Arshad Nadeem’s 92.97m dethrones Neeraj Chopra
At the Stade de France on Thursday night, he beat him as comprehensively as possible. On the sixth opportunity he finally got the better of the man he’d always considered a role model and looked up to. He beat India’s reigning Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra and it took an all time great Olympic performance to do it.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government
A 14-member interim government in Bangladesh, under the leadership of Noble Laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday (August 7, 2024), three days after Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister and left the the country after mass protests.
India reminds Bangladesh caretaker government of responsibility to protect minorities, restore law and order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 8, 2024) conveyed best wishes to Prof. Mohammad Yunus who took charge as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government and urged him to ensure “safety and protection” of the minority communities in Bangladesh.
Government amends CAA guidelines on documents to prove foreign origin
U.S. may soon lift sanctions on Venezuela to aid oil sales and economic recovery, says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Maduro loyalists rally in Caracas as the Venezuelan government seeks to strengthen ties with the U.S. amid political turmoil.
Activists report 116 deaths in Iran protests against theocracy, amid state media's portrayal of control and casualties.
North Korea demands an explanation from South Korea over a drone incursion, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kurdish fighters in Syria agree to evacuate Aleppo under a ceasefire, transporting members to northeastern regions.
Myanmar holds the second phase of a controversial military-run election, with low turnout and criticism from international observers.
Thousands protest in Minneapolis and nationwide against ICE violence following fatal shootings, urging peaceful demonstration amid rising tensions.
Nobel Institute denies Venezuelan leader Machado's attempt to transfer Peace Prize to Trump, affirming the award's permanence.
Six killed in Mississippi shootings; suspect in custody, with authorities ensuring no further threat to the community.
Explore the U.S. strategic interests in Greenland amid geopolitical tensions and the implications for NATO and global security.
Venezuela engages in talks with the U.S. to restore diplomatic ties following the ousting of President Maduro.
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi may call a snap election to leverage high approval ratings and strengthen her government's majority.
Netanyahu aims to reduce Israel's reliance on U.S. military aid over the next decade, seeking complete independence.